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GeorgiaWashington County Sandersville

Chester Dean's

107 E HAYNES ST , SANDERSVILLE, GA 31082 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected April 9, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 91

Most recent inspection (April 9, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 83 on December 18, 2024 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A100April 9, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A91August 1, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed test strips not being used to test sanitizer, resulting in not knowing that sanitizer was not being dispensed. Warewashing Equipment, Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed no sanitizer being dispensed in 3-compartment sink. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P Sanitizer dispenser was troubleshooted, yet still malfunctioned. Sanitizer was then added manually and checked to ensure proper level. PIC will have dispenser fixed.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”
RoutineRepeatFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed several containers on bar as well as in WIC cooler with no label indicating the contents. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Containers should be labeled as soon as possible.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”
B83December 18, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed meatloaf in WIC at 44 degrees dated 12/17. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Food was discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed pan of meatloaf and pan of corn with no date marking. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day PIC discarded both pans.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”
RoutineFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed several containers on bar as well as in WIC cooler with no label indicating the contents. xcept for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Containers should be labeled as soon as possible.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed mold growing on dunnage racks in WIC, as well as rust accumulation. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Racks should be cleaned or replaced.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”
A100May 31, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

B83October 31, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and management & training.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed no sanitizer being dispensed in 3-compartment sink. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P Sanitizer needs to be replaced.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed chicken and one pan of dressing with no datemarking. PIC stated that items were placed in cooler on yesterday, and only those two items were missed when marking dates. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatCertified food protection manager.

Observed displayed CFSM certificate with an expiration date of 3/21/22. CFSM has to be obtained within 90 days (1/7/2023). The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. Owner stated that mananger has not had time to complete the course due to staffing issues. Noted to owner that this is the third (3rd) inspection where the certificate has been expired. A course needs to be taken ASAP.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed ground beef roll thawing in a container of water. xcept as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C); Ground beef was removed from water and placed in WIC to thaw.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”

Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.

Source

Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-150-000013. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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